Opening Belz, Nov. 4

Foes of Southwest rail line flex political muscle – StarTribuneSunshine Heart in Eden Prairie raised $46m on Australian stock market – StarTribunePropane shortage for corn-drying persists – MPRMemphis and Louisville have become major air cargo hubs – EconomistBit of a row happened between Germany, U.S. on economic policy – WSJNorway braces itself for nine hours of live knitting – TelegraphBig beer companies really want young guys to get jobs – Washington PostFive reasons to cool it about 3D printing, from Stratasys CEO – WSJ

Snow lovers may have reason to smile (or at least grin) in the coming days as 2 systems push into Minnesota. Two plowable snowfalls in the span of about 48-72 hours. Even though temperatures rise well into the 30s for highs next week it would be premature to write off winter just yet.